ODIR77 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hi all, Long time observer first time poster. I am after some advice from the Lexus community. I am about to upgrade to an ISF (recently sold my IS250), and I have been looking for basically a whole year for the 'right' one. I recently have come across 2 of which are both appealing. The two cars in question are a 2008 with low kms (66,000 and in extremely good condition) whilst the other is a 2011 with higher kms (105,000 and in good condition also). Both are about the same price, so my question is, is the upgrades that occurred in 2011 model, worth the extra km's, or are these not significant enough to warrant purchasing a car with much lower kms. The cars are unfortunately located interstate, so I am not in a position to be able to test drive prior purchase (I know, I know!!). Thanks in advance for any advice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howiefied Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 40k on an ISF is nothing in the scheme of things. Personally I’d go for the 2011 for obvious upgrades like suspension LSD and DRLs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_ISF Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 If they are both in good condition with good service history then I would (and did) buy the newer one. Not only do they look better (and newer) with the updated front end, but the revised suspension, LSD and interior dash cluster make for a more enjoyable drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_toy Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 where are you located ODIR77 can i interest you in buying mine it's MY10 model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODIR77 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Thanks for the advice!! Its greatly appreciated. I am on the Central Coast of NSW my_toy but I am willing to travel interstate for the right car!! What are your car details/price etc.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 MY11 hands down to get a MY08 to specs of an MY11 your looking at minimum 6K in parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biscuit Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hi ODIR77, I'm on the Central Coast too at Tascott. If you want to inspect an ISF you're welcome to have a look at my 2010 MY11 ISF, just PM me. It's not for sale but just if you wanted to become familiar with the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppyshrimp Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 8:48 AM, ODIR77 said: Hi all, Long time observer first time poster. I am after some advice from the Lexus community. I am about to upgrade to an ISF (recently sold my IS250), and I have been looking for basically a whole year for the 'right' one. I recently have come across 2 of which are both appealing. The two cars in question are a 2008 with low kms (66,000 and in extremely good condition) whilst the other is a 2011 with higher kms (105,000 and in good condition also). Both are about the same price, so my question is, is the upgrades that occurred in 2011 model, worth the extra km's, or are these not significant enough to warrant purchasing a car with much lower kms. The cars are unfortunately located interstate, so I am not in a position to be able to test drive prior purchase (I know, I know!!). Thanks in advance for any advice!!! That blue 2008 looks like a fantastic deal, I saw the ad myself and would've jumped on it instantly if it popped up when I was in the market. Depends entirely on your budget I guess, but I couldn't justify paying the premium for a 2011+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_toy Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 8:13 AM, ODIR77 said: Thanks for the advice!! Its greatly appreciated. I am on the Central Coast of NSW my_toy but I am willing to travel interstate for the right car!! What are your car details/price etc.?? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2009-lexus-is-is-f-auto-my10/SSE-AD-6308709/?Cr=6 See the above link or call me on 0416 153 996 to discuss It's also in the For Sale section in this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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